State of Emergency declared in Woodward

Officials say emergency status will continue throughout event

A State of Emergency has been declared by the City of Woodward/Woodward County Office of Emergency Management for Woodward County due to the ongoing winter storm.

According to officials, the process of declaring an emergency allows for expenditures and acquisitions, mutual aid assistance from local, state and federal resources, and is the first step in applying for disaster funding, if such is needed.

The emergency will continue for the duration of the event. All travel is discouraged in Woodward County at this time, according to Matt Lehenbauer, Director with the City of Woodward/Woodward County Office of Emergency Management.

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